Posts by Nathan Pine
Mokster Films To Launch Sales On Indonesian Exorcism Sequel ‘Dominion Of Darkness 2’ At Berlin’s EFM
EXCLUSIVE: Singapore-based Mokster Films has picked up international rights to Indonesian horror film Dominion Of Darkness 2 and will launch sales on the title at the upcoming European Film Market (EFM) in Berlin. The film is a sequel to 2024 breakout faith-driven exorcism title, Dominion Of Darkness, which was sold to 53 territories and surpassed 1.47 million…
Read MoreChina’s easy money floods metals markets as real economy falters
Copper, gold and silver all hit record highs, and activity on Chinese futures markets has soared Published Fri, Feb 6, 2026 · 01:49 PM WITH ample cash but fewer investment options, Chinese speculators have fanned a rally in global metals prices, underscoring just how difficult it is for authorities to channel capital into the real…
Read MoreCharles C. Stevenson Dies: ‘Will & Grace’ and ‘Ghost World’ Actor Was 95
Charles C. Stevenson Jr., the actor known for playing bartender Smitty on Will & Grace, has died. He was 95. The actor, who also appeared on The Office, Shameless and Glee, among many other credits, died on Jan. 19 of natural causes in Camarillo, California, his son Scott confirmed to Variety. “In his own words,…
Read MoreLuckin Coffee’s PE owner gains more control over Chinese chain
The company’s American depositary receipts have gained 24% in the past 12 months Published Fri, Feb 6, 2026 · 12:51 PM [HONG KONG] Centurium Capital consolidated its holding in Luckin Coffee to tighten control over China’s biggest coffee chain. The China-focused investment firm acquired 136.2 million Class B shares from Lucky Cup Holdings, an investment…
Read MoreChris Hemsworth Was Worried Fans Would “No Longer Believe” Him As Leading Man After Revealing Alzheimers Genetic Predisposition
As Chris Hemsworth lets fans into his family’s struggle with Alzheimer’s disease, he’s curious how the mental health revelation will impact his career. The actor, who explored his father Craig’s diagnosis in the documentary A Road Trip to Remember, admitted he’s worried audiences are “no longer going to believe” him as the leading man he’s…
Read MoreSingapore bets on K-pop’s soft power for long-term tourism and branding gains
Upcoming BTS concerts expected to lift tourism, though economic impact may be shy of Taylor Swift’s Eras tour effect [SINGAPORE] Exclusive concert deals, destination partnerships and a K-pop training academy – Singapore is betting big on South Korean pop culture as part of a longer-term push to boost tourism and reinforce its position as a…
Read MoreLuke Combs Pulls Out of Super Bowl Show for Family Reasons Amid Wife Nicole’s Pregnancy
Luke Combs is putting his family first. One day before his scheduled performance at the Madden Bowl in San Francisco, the country star shared that he’s pulling out of the 2026 Super Bowl pre-party, taking place ahead of the big game on Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, Calif. “So sorry to miss y’all at Madden…
Read MoreTrump admin dealt new legal blow as judge blocks IRS sharing data with ICE
The Trump administration has been handed a legal setback as a federal judge ruled on Thursday that the IRS cannot share data with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) amid its efforts to facilitate migrant deportations. U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani said the sharing of personal information posed potential violations of taxpayer privacy rights and…
Read MoreWhy Did ”Heated Rivalry” Strike Such A Chord? Top TV And Streaming Execs Have Some Ideas
Heated Rivalry, the sensation produced by Canada’s Bell Media for its Crave streaming service and eventually scooped up by HBO Max, doesn’t dilly-dally. Within the first seven minutes of the premiere episode of the gay hockey romance, Bell VP of Content Development and Programming Justin Stockman noted, there is a sex scene. “A lot of…
Read MoreInside Singapore’s largest silver vault: How is the metal stored and handled?
[SINGAPORE] It’s not just gold; interest in silver has also picked up among investors here and globally. The white metal’s price crossed US$100 per troy ounce on Jan 23. Since then, though, volatility in the prices of precious metals, including gold, has spiked. Silver has fallen after a fierce rally at the beginning of the…
Read MoreDan Trachtenberg Signs First-Look Deal With Paramount
Paramount Pictures has signed director and producer Dan Trachtenberg to a three-year first-look directing and producing deal with the studio. “As a kid I remember seeing the Paramount logo and dreaming of the epic adventure that would follow…now to have the opportunity to bring new huge and emotional stories to giant screens is a literally a dream come true,”…
Read MoreMike White Gives ‘The White Lotus’ Season 4 Update During ‘Survivor 50’ Return: “I Can’t Pass This Up”
Although Season 4 of The White Lotus is headed to the south of France, creator Mike White has to survive Fiji first. The 3x Emmy winner recently gave an update on the status of his HBO anthology series as he returned to CBS for Survivor 50, noting that he hasn’t begun writing the script for…
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